26/06/2024
What Causes Weak Er****on?
Disease and Condition: Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence)
How to Treat It
Medically, a weak er****on is also referred to as erectile dysfunction. The er****on of the p***s depends on many factors, such as the person’s age, overall health, hormone levels, nerves, blood flow, mental status, and emotions. A weak er****on results when these factors get affected.
The chances of erectile dysfunction go up as people grow old. However, age is not the only cause of the weak er****on. Certain conditions and diseases can also cause erectile dysfunction. These include
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
Obesity
Benign enlargement of the prostate
Hyperlipidemia (high lipid or cholesterol level)
Atherosclerosis (clogged blood vessels that results in their hardening)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Chronic kidney disease
Liver disease
Parkinson’s disease
Sleep disorders
Low testosterone level
Injury to the p***s, prostate, or spinal cord
Multiple sclerosis
Peyronie’s disease (formation of scar tissue under the skin of the p***s)
Treatments for prostate cancer
Radiation therapy
Prostate surgery
Surgery for bladder cancer
Certain medications can also cause erectile dysfunction as their side effect. These are
Anti-hypertensive medicines (medicines for blood pressure)
Antiandrogens (medicines used for prostate cancer therapy)
Antidepressants (medications for depression)
Sedatives (medicines that make a person sleepy)
Medicines for ulcers
Antihistamines (medicines for cold and allergies)
Appetite suppressants
The following addictions can also lead to erectile dysfunction:
Smoking
Heavy alcohol drinking
Using recreational drugs
Psychological issues and emotional turmoil can also cause a weak er****on. A person may not feel s*xually excited due to issues that include
Fear of s*xual failure
Anxiety
Depression
Problems in relationships, such as miscommunication, lack of communication, or conflicts
Low self-esteem
Stress (professional stress, financial stress, stress of s*xual performance)